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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.71, 5,781.36 and 2,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.71, 5,781.36 and 2,511.06 is: 3,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.71 : 5,781.36 = 2,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.71/5,781.36 = 2,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.71x = 5,781.36 × 2,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.71x = 14,517,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,517,341.84/4,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.00

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